Underspace

Early access since Apr 2024

The spiritual successor to Freelancer with a Lovecraftian, sandbox RPG twist. Explore a vast handmade universe with mod support and PvP/co-op multiplayer. You're going to need a bigger ship.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $19.99

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Evaluation

Underspace entered Steam Early Access on April 10, 2024 and remains in Early Access. The solo developer at Pastaspace Interactive has maintained a highly active and consistent development cadence throughout the Early Access period, shipping a series of major milestone updates: Gods & Corpses (May 27, 2024), Faces in the Fog (September 2, 2024), The Color Out In Space (June 26, 2025), a major mod support and Steam Workshop update (December 31, 2025), and the public multiplayer beta launch (May 25, 2026). On May 25, 2026, the developer announced the game had reached a fully feature-complete state, with only voice acting and bug fixes remaining before the 1.0 full release. The most recent update — version 1.55.6, released on August 27, 2026 — continues this trajectory. In that post, the developer explicitly mentions having debated whether to delay the patch until a "proper 1.0 launch," confirming that a 1.0 release is still the imminent next step. The patch itself delivered a sweeping expansion of the game's modding tools and multiplayer synchronization, and notes that multiplayer is now in a "near feature and content complete state," with a dedicated server mode and the multiplayer campaign still listed as remaining items. The developer has been transparent and consistently communicative throughout Early Access with no worrying gaps in communication. The 1.0 launch is clearly the next milestone on the developer's own stated roadmap, and active work continues toward that goal as of August 27, 2026.

Evidence

Version 1.55.6 released. Developer notes they considered delaying this patch until a 'proper 1.0 launch,' confirming 1.0 remains the next milestone. Multiplayer is described as 'near feature and content complete,' with a dedicated server mode and multiplayer campaign still remaining.

news post · Aug 27, 2026 source content planned

high

Public multiplayer beta launched. Developer explicitly states the game is now in a 'totally feature complete state,' with only voice acting and bug fixes remaining before 1.0.

news post · May 25, 2026 source content planned

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Details

Developer

Pastaspace Interactive

Publisher

Camlann Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

3D Flight Futuristic Action Space Adventure Indie Third Person RPG Space Sim Open World Arcade Sandbox Exploration Lovecraftian

About this game

The spiritual successor to Freelancer, Underspace is an open-world sandbox RPG with a Lovecraftian twist, where every star system is handcrafted, and every star system has something to see or do. Jump into the bizarre galaxy of Croft, step into the role you want, and thrive alone or online with friends (multiplayer on near term Early Access roadmap). But beware! The storms rule the stars.

Be a miner picking through crystallized bones of ancient star beasts, a trader hauling artifacts to far-flung outposts, a pirate robbing spacetrains, an explorer combing through lost stellar cities, or a hunter chasing down unknowable monstrosities that spew forth from the storms. Brave violent weather, eldritch beasts, and the terrors of the unknown as you make your mark in the universe.

FEATURES

16 main campaign missions
60 sidequests
36 bosses
114 star systems (no fast travel - all open world + lanelines for accelerated travel)
204 stations
533 equipment pieces to customize your ship
Player housing and extensive cockpit customization
Online multiplayer
Integrated mod support
Over 68 enemy types
~12-15 hours to beat the main quest
Around 300 hours of gameplay for a completionist

KILL THE STORM

The galaxy is not a safe, sane place. Hyperspatial tempests sweep through space, distorting star systems and spewing forth strange hazards, even stranger monstrosities, and incredible treasures. Traverse over 110 handcrafted star systems, any of which could fall victim to foul weather.

A THOUSAND DEAD EMPIRES

Strike out into the starry unknown, and comb through ancient starcities, warped graveyards, or fields of lost wormholes. The galaxy is filled with unique adventures and puzzles waiting for a starchaser to discover and rob them.

HERE THERE BE MONSTERS

Away from the highways and deep in the most remote parts of space lie hidden challenges. you'll face off against world-eating serpents, possessed battleships, and living minefields. End the lives of over 35 unique bosses.

YOUR SHIP, YOUR CHOICE

Fly, paint, and customize over 60 different ships. Outfit yourself with over 500 pieces of equipment. Choose your race, build your character, and try not to get eaten by a ghost train.

EVERY STAR A STORY

Even in the face of the great storms, life goes on. Befriend or befuddle over 40 different factions, all with their own alliances, goals, and preferences. Pursue random assignments, or discover hidden stories and questionable motives in over 45 unique sidequests.

EVERY STORY UNIQUE

Strip asteroids of their precious resources, fabricate technology to sell and utilize. Ship over 50 different types of cargo to over 200 stations, or pirate it off the imbeciles who stray into your territory. From dashing hero to dastardly hellpriest, experience the galaxy the way you want.